Mets in Free Fall: Urgent Fixes Needed

0:00On April 22nd, the New York Mets are in deep trouble, dropping 12 games straight heading into Wednesday. They drop big cash in the offseason and make key trades, all with eyes on the playoffs. But right now it's all gone wrong in Queens. Juan Soto is back in the lineup after almost two weeks on the injured list, and fans hope he sparks dislumping squad. Still, stars like Boba Shet are ice cold, Jorge Palanco got hurt without producing, and the corner outfield stays quiet. The offense ranks dead last and on base, slugging and run scored. Back end starters are struggling hard. David Peterson sits at zero wins and three losses with a 5.40 ERA, Kodaisengas at zero, and three with 8.83, and Shamania's around 4.50. Def got tested quick, forcing a signing like Tommy Fam just a month in, and the bullpen's leaking runs too. Jim Bowden from the athletic broke it down, saying the manager, Carlos Mendoza, I ain't the problem yet, but fixes are needed in the rotation, bullpen,

1:02and outfield corners through internal tweaks or trades. Get Soto, Francisco Lendor, but Shet and Palanco clicking, and they might hit 500, which Bowden calls a win right now. No playoffs in sight. Unless they move fast, but it's early, so Queens could still flip the script. Stay locked in with New York Met's news today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.